The Early Days: 1884–6

The use of the word Socialism—Approval of the Democratic Federation—Tract No. 1—The Fabian Motto—Bernard Shaw joins—His first Tract—The Industrial Remuneration Conierence—Sidney Webb and Sydney Olivier become members—Mrs. Annie Besant—Shaw’s second Tract—The Tory Gold controversy—“What Socialism Is”—The Fabian Conference of 1886—Sidney Webb’s first contribution,” Thep Government Organisation of Unemployed Labour.”